Worry

Quick meaning: Worry is a verb meaning (intransitive) To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt.

Meaning

(intransitive) To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt.

More Meanings

1. (transitive) Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress; to exercise.
2. (transitive) To harass; to irritate or distress.
3. (transitive) To seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf.
4. (transitive) To touch repeatedly; to fiddle with.
5. (transitive, obsolete, Scotland) To strangle.
6. A strong feeling of anxiety.
7. An instance or cause of such a feeling.

Example Sentences

Your tone of voice worries me.

Your dog’s been worrying sheep again.

Christian paced the caravan, worrying his beard.

The President was worried into military action by persistent advisors.

Word Forms

• worries
• worrying
• worried

Synonyms for worry

Depending on context, synonyms include fret, stress, fuss, concern, preoccupy, vex.

Antonyms for worry

Common opposites include assure, reassure.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include distress, vexation, trouble, care, concern, dwell.

Related Dictionary Tools